The Unwanted Marriage

Chapter 23

Amara's pov:

It's been about three months since the kiss. Our relationship has changed since that day. We became closer and more comfortable with each other. We also sleep in the same room , and same bed.

However, for the past weeks , Damien's has been staying in his office or in his warehouse all day. He's never home , Sophie noticed that too.

At the time he started doing this , I thought that he's cheating on me. But then Rhys and I talked and he said that they're busy with some work.

Currently, I'm watching Encanto with Sophie at her room. She she just got back from school , she needs a nap. But she promised to take a nap after the movie.

Suddenly, the door was bursts open. Damien looked at us with no emotions on his face. He motioned me to go over him. Sophie is asleep on my chest, so I gently laid her head on the bed and walked up to Damien , closing the door behind me.

"Took you long to realize that you have a family". I'm so mad at him , he deserves it.

"Look Amara I'm sorry. But you need to go to Italy tomorrow morning". My eyes widen as he finishes his sentence.

"What ? No. Why would I go to Italy ?"

"Amara it's really dangerous here. I'm dealing with some shit with The French mafia , and I think they want a war. To keep you and Sophie safe , I need y'all to go to Italy." He took a breath before talking again.

"I have a brother there, he doesn't involve himself in the mafia anymore. I told him about the situation and he's welcoming you in his house."

"N-no ! I can go to my family's house and stay there." 

"No Amara , it's dangerous. If you want to be fully protected, go to Italy. If you want to go to your house , I won't hold you back. I'll take Sophie to Italy. And remember that you're not safe there"

Tears wet my cheeks as I listen to every word he says. He sighs then pulls in his arms. I cried in his chest while his fingers stroked my head.

"It won't take long, only a month or two"

"You think that's not long ?! I'm gonna miss you and my family and Amelia- I just can't leave you !". I was sobbing as I talked. Damien just kept rubbing my head and back.

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Me and Damien are cuddling , well , he's working in his office and I'm straddling him. I agreed to go to Italy. I couldn't stop myself from crying, my eyes hurt , I want to stop , but I can't.

His hand is constantly moving from my neck to my lower back, which made me calmer. I played with his baby-hair on his neck.

"Are you going to miss me ?". I mumbled , my head in the crook of his neck.

"Mhm , so much"

The door was opened by Sophie , who just woke up from her nap. I changed my position on Damien's lap , sitting on one of his thighs. Sophie walked up to Damien and he put her on his other thigh.

"Fifi , we have something to tell you". Damien spoke.

"What is it ?"

"You and I are going to Italy". I said. Her reaction was happy , but then she realized when I exactly said.

"Just me and you ? Danny why aren't you coming ?"

"I have work to do , I'm so busy"

"How long are we staying there ?"

"Maybe for a month or two". As I finished my sentence, her eyes watered and she cried.

"No ! Danny why are you leaving me ?". She looked at her brother with a pout. 

"Why does everyone leave me ?" 

Hearing that from her mouth broke my heart. Why would a four-year old say that ?

"Baby , I'm not leaving you forever, just for a little time. I love you too much , I can't leave my sister forever. I promise to call you when I'm able to". He kissed her head then hugged her , letting her softly crying on his chest.

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"Listen to me , both of you. If anything happens to me, anything , don't worry , I'll be okay. I don't want to see tears anymore , I don't want to hear anyone cry. Okay ?"

Damien said before me and and Sophie get on his private jet. He kissed Sophie's cheeks then Amelia took her hand and got her on the jet , leaving me and Damien alone.

I pulled him in my arms , but without crying this time. We hugged for what feels like forever. I pulled away and looked into his eyes.

"Take care , Amara". He gave me a sad smile before taking his hand off of me.

"You too , Damien"

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